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Question: Hi. My name is Joanne. I have been on metformin for a week now, and I was just curious if anyone else has put on this med to get pregnant. If so, how long should it take to get pregnant while on it?

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Name: tryin4baby | Date: February 9, 2005, 18:57

Answer: metformin is a diabetic drug and is not used for infertility. Both my OB and my R.E.told me it COULD help only if help is needed. There is a higher chance of pregnancy with it but not by much. I am on metformin as well. I was put on it because I could be insulin resistant and to see if it would help me in conceiving. My cousin was also put on it but to see if it would help her not produce so many eggs when she went through the infertility shots. It didn't help her much and she had to keep canceling her cycles because of to many eggs. Good luck

Name: emma | Date: February 13, 2005, 5:09

Answer: I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries 4 years ago jan 2004 they put me on metformin and within 8 months i was pregnant unfortunatly i had a miscarriage in nov 2004 started take Met gain and now i am 6 weeks pregnant again, so fingers crossed for the both of us ay'

Name: Renee | Date: February 14, 2005, 18:12

Answer: I have been on Metformin for a few months now after 5 long years of infertility. I have only been able to take 1000mg a day and I am trying to make it up to 2000mg. Just yesterday I went up to 1500mg. It tends to make me very nauseous. I have poor egg quantity and high FSH levels. I am praying Metformin will be my miracle drug! I have been thru many IUI's, 3 IVF's and 2 Laparoscopy's.

Name: nat | Date: February 19, 2005, 12:21

Answer: ff

Name: TRICIA | Date: February 19, 2005, 15:57

Answer: YESS I WAS ON IT FOR ABOUT TWO MTHS B4 I GOT PREGNANT I AM NOW 6WEEKS

Name: Traci | Date: February 21, 2005, 15:24

Answer: I am on metformin and glucotrol for diabetes...i was wondering if the metformin made you produce more eggs....i already ovulate on my own

Name: Mary | Date: February 23, 2005, 23:16

Answer: I am on Metformin at first it made me sick(about 2weeks) now I am used to it. I was put on it for PCOS now my periods are getting regular. Not pregnant yet though. I only been on it for 6 months

Name: luna | Date: February 24, 2005, 7:12

Answer: I'm taking metformin I'm on 100mg at the moment I have been told to build up to 150mg over 15's day as well as taking this med I'm also on clomid to help me get pregnant as I just been told I have PCOS after trying for a baby for over 2yrs. I hope everything works out ok for u goodluck!!!!!

Name: Andrea | Date: March 1, 2005, 19:58

Answer: My doctor put me on Metformin in Sept and I took it for 2 months and nothing happened. I went to the doctors in the middle of Feb. and she put me back on the med's for 3 times a day which is 1500 mg. My doctor said I should be pregnant within 3 months. I hope so. I am so excited after 3 1/2 yrs of trying. If I take it everyday like I should I hope it works for me. How long Joanne have you been trying?

Name: HI | Date: March 6, 2005, 13:38

Answer: Hi! I was put on Metformin for PCO. After 2 cycles I became pregnant but unfortunately miscarried at 8 wks. I will be trying again this month with Metformin and Clomid and baby asprin. My doc wants me to take Metformin for the first 12 wks of pregnancy and some women take it their entire pregnancy. There really is no risk to a developping baby from the research I've done, but I am not a doctor. It worked for me within two months after 9 months of trying without it! Good Luck!

Name: Trisha | Date: March 7, 2005, 19:45

Answer: I started Metformin 3 1/2 weeks ago, but was also on it several months ago for 2 months. I started having periods more often. Although I didn't get pregnant I have done a lot of reading and from what I've read a lot of women get pregnant within 6 months. My doctor is going to put me on Clomid on my third cycle this time around. I got pregnant once about 3 years ago on Clomid but miscarried. After that, Clomid did nothing for me as well as Clomid + shots. I have higher hopes for the Metformin since I have had good results with periods coming. I am also looking into Progesterone cream as women with PCOS have higher miscarriage rates and this has been known to help.

Name: samina | Date: March 8, 2005, 16:50

Answer: i have also been on it for about 2 months to help with my infertility but have had no sucess so far so i will keep on trying.good luck

Name: sonia | Date: March 8, 2005, 17:21

Answer: My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for nearly 2 years. I was diagnosed with PCOS in December 04 and have been on 1500mg of Metformin, my periods have started to become regular which I am hoping is a good sign, my doctor has told me it should take about 6 months to see any results, so we live and hope. Good Luck to all of you.

Name: Heather | Date: March 8, 2005, 21:00

Answer: I just started taking Metformin this past week. I have been trying to get pregnant for six years. My husband and I are going through the adoption process, but we still have hopes of getting pregnant. We are keeping our fingers crossed about this metformin. I feel somewhat better about taking it after reading everyones feed back. Does anyone have mood swings (like when you are on Clomid)? Thanks and God Bless

Name: Joanne S. | Date: March 10, 2005, 17:12

Answer: On March 30, it will make me being on Metformin for 8 weeks. My last period was on Jan. 25th. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for 7 years now and we have been together for 11 years. I don't know if I should take another hpt or not, in fear that it will be "NEGATIVE" again. I have been pretty regular for the last 2 years. I have not had any signs of being pregnant. The only thing wrong with me now, after getting the Metformin into my system, is that I have been getting lightheaded more than normal, and I get extremly tired of the evenings after I get home from work. Let me know how long it takes you guys to get pregnant after taking Metformin..Let's keep our fingers crossed for each other...thanks...

Name: Joanne S. | Date: March 10, 2005, 17:13

Answer: I forgot, I have been extremely "MOODY" here lately too..

Name: aspringer7@hotmail.com | Date: March 10, 2005, 23:11

Answer: Hey. I've known about my PCOS since...2000. I was put on Metaformin/Glucophoge almost immediately. I was told if I wanted to get preg. I would need to be off this drug for about 6 mths before this could be safely accomplished; so reading many of the entries leaves me disconcerted. I have not been taking metaformin for over 8mths, and I just missed my period. I was wondering if anyone knows if home preg. kits work for pcos patients. I was concerned because of the crazy hormones involved with pcos. Does anyone have a possible idea?

Name: Tia B | Date: March 11, 2005, 20:34

Answer: Renee, Metformin is not a pregnancy inducing drug. The common name for Metforming is Glucophage. Metformin shuld ONLY be taken as directed. All it does is help regulate your insulin levels by making your body receptive to the insulin you are making. That's all. It scares me to read that you are just Upping your dosage like that. Unless your DR told you to do so, i would NOt. You are also onyl supposed to take two doses per day, with food. Having food on your tummy will keep the nausia at bay.

Name: Tia B | Date: March 11, 2005, 20:38

Answer: Joanne, sometimes a metabolic or Thyroid disorder can cause your symptoms. If that is the case Metformin will do you little good, if any. You should have your serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). checked. An endocrinologist can accomplish those tests for you.

Name: Charlotte | Date: March 13, 2005, 8:00

Answer: Have been trying for a baby for 4 years, diagnosed PCOS in September '04 and have been on 1500mg Metformin since- that's 3 times a day with food. Side effects as described by others do improve with time. Periods are more regular, and have lost over a stone as my appetite is less. Also started IUI 2 months ago-no pregnancy yet, boo!. Has Joanne done her preg test yet?, home tests on the whole are very accurate, whether you have PCOS or not. I am a doctor myself and so aware that the use of metformin is out of licence and not known to be safe in pregnancy, but if you have PCOS and insulin resistance then in actual fact it is probably making your body more "normal" to take it than not, best to discuss it with your own physician. Good luck everyone, this infertility business is very hard at times, but we have to keep hoping :-)

Name: Kim | Date: March 17, 2005, 10:13

Answer: I too was on Metformin and clomid together after my first cycle of clomid I got pregnant!!!I have a healthy 10 month old baby boy. I was told since I have the PCOS with Insulin resistance it would be hard to get pregnant. We are going to try for number two in may :0)

Name: Joanne S. | Date: March 17, 2005, 21:16

Answer: Well today is the 17th of March, and I still have not started yet..I go in on March 30th for my 8 week checkup of being on the Metformin..I did take a pregnancy test last Thursday, and it was negative. Did I take one too soon? My last period was on Jan. 25th..I'll keep you all up to date...

Name: vanessa | Date: March 18, 2005, 12:00

Answer: Hi Jonna, I have been on metformin for three weeks now, taking to tablets a day. Since jan 2004 i came of the pill and my cycles were from 48 to 96 days long. After two weeks on metformin i have come on which results in me having 1 37 day cycle. Shortest one yet so it look like it could me working. It is nice to see some one is in the boat and i can share my story with

Name: vanessa | Date: March 18, 2005, 12:02

Answer: Hi Jonna, I have been on metformin for three weeks now, taking two tablets a day. Since jan 2004 i came of the pill and my cycles were from 48 to 96 days long. After two weeks on metformin i have come on which results in me having a 37 day cycle. Shortest one yet so it look like it could me working. It is nice to see some one is in the same boat and i can share my story with

Name: Jo | Date: March 18, 2005, 15:03

Answer: I am in a free trial to determine whether Metformin or Clomid or both is best in helping women with PCOS get pregnant. I won't know what I am on until after the study. I just upped my dosage of Clomid to 150, however do not have the side effects I usually get. The metformin usually causes me to have upset stomach's if I don't eat with it. I have been part of this study since December 2004, almost three months, and no results. I am not even ovulating. :(

Name: Joanne S. | Date: March 19, 2005, 17:42

Answer: Is it normal to have an 8 week checkup after starting Metformin..I don't even know if I ovulated or not. Today makes 25 days since my last period. Still no sign of starting my period or of being pregnant..Except for the BAD mood swings....thanks..

Name: Kaytee | Date: March 19, 2005, 20:13

Answer: i was diagnosed with PCOS along time ago.. i dont even remember when.. i was put on metformin about 7 months ago.. taday is the 19th of march.. i was suposed to have my period by the 3rd.. an still nothing.. im haveing signs of being preg. but i took a home test an it was negative.. im afraid to go to the dr's an have them tell me im not.. but my apointment is on the 21st.. so wish me luck! an good luck to you also!!

Name: April | Date: March 20, 2005, 6:04

Answer: Hello! I recently started taking metformin after about 6 years of infertility. I feel fine on it, except for I have bad mood swings. I have done 4 cycles on clomid in the past, 1 laproscopy, 3 IUI's, and one month on injections. I am in the process of recieving my first IVF as soon as my period starts next month. I hope it works, but I am worried because my doctor says the success rate here in Japan is only 25%. Does anybody know if age has anything to do with the rate? I am 24 years old, and I am hoping that changed the rate somewhat for me. April

Name: vanessa | Date: March 20, 2005, 11:41

Answer: I have to have a check up at eight weeks. Joanne have you bean taking your temp in the morning, this will indecate if you have ovulated. (if your temp goes higher) Or you could use ovulation strips. On my third period while taking metformin i have to have a blood test on 21 days to see if i have ovulated, (fingers crossed) Before going on metformin were your periods regular?

Name: hanna2031* | Date: March 21, 2005, 17:17

Answer: i have only been on metformin for 1month and a half and i lost a littel weight and boom i am pregnant but still on the metformin.

Name: Joanne S. | Date: March 21, 2005, 18:29

Answer: I have been on Metformin since Feb. 2nd..My last period was on Jan. 25th, so I have not had a period since I started metformin..My periods have been regular until the end of Dec. when I thought I was pregnant. I wasn't. Then on the 11th of Jan. I went back to the doc and I had a cyst to rupture on my left ovary. So, they told me that I had PCOS and that is why I was NOT getting pregnant..They said that the Metformin would increase my chances of ovulating and getting pregnant. Metformin is all that I have been on so far. I go back to the doc on the 30th of this month for my 8 week checkup on being on Metformin..I am hoping and praying that because I have not had a period since Jan. 25th that I may actually be pregnant..I have not had any signs though. I have been very, very moody and extremely tired of the evenings..Let me know how your appt goes with your doc...Thanks..

Name: Alison | Date: March 30, 2005, 17:03

Answer: We have been trying for a baby for the past year - started to take Metformin in Sept04, 2 a day with folic acid, have lost 15lb in 12wks and have had breaks inbetween my periods although they still go on longer than the average 5 days. Have been advised to increase to 1 tablet 3times per day after food, no side effects so here's hoping.. good luck

Name: tianna | Date: March 31, 2005, 14:00

Answer: my last period was on february 8. my doctor has put me on clomid and metforrmin. however he says i am to start them as soon as my next period comes. it has not yet arrived. hope these drug will helpus. seems like they are the more common ones. oh do you actually wait for your period before starting aswell?

Name: luna | Date: March 31, 2005, 15:07

Answer: tianna did your doc not tell you when to take your clomid.It's usually from days 2/6-3/7-4/8 or 5-9 or sometimes later it just depends. I took clomid and metformin in feb this yr it was my first course. I took my clomid on day 2/6. I also started on 1000mg of metformin then after 5 days I went up to 1500mg and I am now 6wks pg after trying for 2yrs. I hope all goes well for you. Goodluck. If your still not sure then you should contact you doc.

Name: Kerri-Lynn | Date: April 2, 2005, 15:48

Answer: Hello Everyone, I am taking Metformin for PCOS,trying to get pregnant...this is my 2nd week being on the medication..I am taking 850 mg twice a day so that would equal out to 1700mg a day....Just was wondering is there a good success rate in becoming pregnant with this medication at all? Also,who has had success with getting pregnant while on Metformin and how long did it take for you to become pregnant? I really appreciate your replies..thank-you :)

Name: mlafrance504 | Date: April 6, 2005, 17:28

Answer: Kerri-Lynn, I was diagnosed with PCOS the beginning of Dec. '04. I started taking Metformin (1500mg a day) right away. Prior to this I took Clomid by itself for six months with no success at all. In addition to the Metformin, my RE also prescribed Femara instead of Clomid with the intention of trying IUI. My first cycle with the two drugs was a bust, I did get the HCG trigger shot but we had no luck on own own. For what should have been my second cycle on Femara I ended up spending the month on the pill because my cysts were huge and not going away like they are supposed to (drs had no explanation). This past cycle I started with Metformin and Femara, on day 10 I added Estrace (estradiol) since my estrogen levels are low. On day 12, I had one really good looking follicle and we went ahead with the trigger and IUI on day 13. On day 14 I added Prometrium (progesterone) to help support any possible pregnancy and keep my levels up. I couldn't stand the wait so I did my first HPT (First Response) on Monday (day 26, 13 dpo) and got a faint line. The line was slightly darker yesterday and again today. I was scheduled to talk to my RE today about my husband's test results and to plan our next steps and instead ended up going for my first of the betaHCG tests and so far so good. Now we have been extremely lucky in all of this (and I pray we will continue to be) and I happen to have a great doctor who got the medication mix right. I hope this helps and that you will be as successful as we apparently are.

Name: mlafrance504 | Date: April 6, 2005, 17:29

Answer: Kerri-Lynn P.S. I forgot to add that I am continuing the Estrace, Prometrium, and Metformin to ensure that I stay pregnant.

Name: flor de santiago | Date: April 8, 2005, 19:16

Answer: i started taking my medication the first week of october and had a cycle on oct. 8 and that was my last cycle.

Name: Amy | Date: April 11, 2005, 16:55

Answer: Hi all. I have been on Metformin for PCOS since mid December '04. I started having regular, 30-35-day periods after I worked up to 1500 mg. a day, however, the doctor's office was convinced that I would have a hard time getting pregnant if I didn't get my cycles up to the average 28-day cycle (with additional drugs). Wrong! A 35-day cycle is fine as long as you understand when you ovulate and time intercourse accordingly. I am now a few weeks pregnant without the intervention my doctor was recommending. Additionally, my husband has a very low sperm count, yet we got pregnant naturally. I hope this encourages some of you. Some of the comments below make me wonder if your doctors are not explaining the phases of your cycle to you (as mind did not). I highly recommend "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. This book explains how to chart your temperature to determine when you ovulate, what cervical fluid does and should look like, and much more.

Name: shellle | Date: April 12, 2005, 14:45

Answer: i have just started taking metformin on march 11. i have been trying to have a baby for a year now. good luck to all

Name: Amy | Date: April 13, 2005, 1:15

Answer: I have been on metformin for 3 months now - my last 2 periods were almost on the same day 27 then 28 days. That's good considering they ran from 24 days to 38 days... I am considering adding clomid to the mix. We have only been trying for 3 months so I am not too worried yet. Also, a note to everyone - this PCOS thing runs in the family. Two of my cousins & me have been diagnosed and our 3 mom's are sisters - one of which waited till late twenties and it took a few years to get pregnant. So ask your relatives - I could answer a lot of questions. Don't wait to be test either - just pay the money. Don't spend years feeling like a failure. Love & Luck to all!

Name: Jessica Cope | Date: April 14, 2005, 12:12

Answer: I was put on it over 1 year ago. Take it exactly as you are suppose to. Metformin along with Clomid has gotten me to ovulate for the 1st time in 3 years. It will clear the webbing that is taking place in your overies proventing you from releasing an egg.

Name: Kerri-Lynn | Date: April 14, 2005, 15:37

Answer: I have been on Metformin since March 18th 2005,I REALLY hope it works for me,my fertility doctor seems to think it will...FINGERS CROSSED! I am on 850mg twice a day,went for my HSG DYE TEST today and my fallopian tubes are not blocked which is awsome..8 yrs ago i took Clomid and got pregnant with twins 3 months into the treatment:D now my twins will be 8yrs on May 31st :D..So i am preying that i have luck with this Metformin treatment.

Name: Amoy | Date: April 17, 2005, 20:37

Answer: Hi my name is Amoy. My doctor put me on prometruim to regulate my period because i have amenorreha and cyste on my ovaries. Do you think i will ever have a baby? i'm trying 3 years now.

Name: kehinde. o.tejuoso | Date: April 19, 2005, 9:53

Answer: you will wait to the contraction before you can be taking to the labour hall. when you see the water coming out of you then you can visit the hospital

Name: marianna | Date: April 21, 2005, 12:33

Answer: I am a diabetic with pcos who had been trying for 12 yrs with no luck,I was giving up hope as I am in my late 30's.I was referred to a fertility clinic but unable to lose enough weight for them to allow treatment. I used to ovulate on average eevry 3-4 months I was started on metformin and I started to ovulate every 2-3 months but could not tolerate the side effects of gastric upset etc..and had to stop, this year jan 05 I re-started metformin slow release/glucophage xr instead and tolerated it very well, I became pregnant and am now 9 weeks pregnant, I am staying on metformin to help reduce the higher miscarriage rate pcos patients have.My diabetic clinic was very unhelpful, the doctor practically shouting at me because I wanted to stay on the metformin. But the ob/gyn specialist care centre I was referred to were approachable I am continuing on the metformin and will then supplement with insulin I say listen to your body, I ate only organic food, and followed a strict low glycaemic diet I took linseed/flaxseed oil supplements with an organic multi vitamin & minerals ,and extra folic acid I took advice from toni weschler- 'taking charge of your fertility' book. I stopped caffeine ie no coffee/choccys ,..stopped alchohol.. I bought hundreds of ovulation test strips when you get to being desperate, you will try anything and everything But you have to be positive and be strong and believe I am now still not believing I am really pregnant, I did 16 pregnancy tests !! I am very nervous something will go wrong, we had a scan the other day and to see the little heartbeat was very emotional for me and my husband. I say give everything a try- what do you have to lose And best of luck to all you girls out there !

Name: Nadine | Date: April 26, 2005, 10:28

Answer: I got pregnant after trying for a baby for 2 yrs with no help. I miscarried at 5 mnths 7mnths ago. I have been TTC with no sucess since. I have been diagnosed with pcos and haven't had a period since Jan. I have been advised to loose a bit of weight, go on a low carb diet and start takin metformin in 2 wks. How long does it take to get preg on met? I'd love for someone to reply with some advice. Thanks

Name: Janey | Date: April 26, 2005, 23:09

Answer: I just started my 3rd month of Metformin and ovulated for my very first time without B.C. pills. My doctor has told me that it can take up tp 6 months for the med to start working but I am now waiting to see of we are pregnant. I'll be thinking of you. Keep praying, God will here you!

Name: Deanna Donaldson | Date: April 28, 2005, 8:52

Answer: I have PCOS and coming off of orthotricyclen I was taking 500mg. metaformin 3x a day and prenatal vitamins. I took my temp.every day and watched for spiks. My last pill induced period was Jan1,2005. On Jan 31,2005 I had a positive test!! I am now 16 weeks and my doctor has had me on the metaformin up untill now(to prevent misscariage) and now wants me to discontinue it. Hope this helps

Name: Marsha | Date: May 2, 2005, 23:16

Answer: I have been taking clomid with no success of ovulation. I started with 50mg and on up to 150mg with no success. I am now trying 1000mg of metformin with 100mg of clomid. I started the metformin a week prior to my cycle and then in combination with the clomid for the first week of my cycle. I will have blood work to check for ovulation on 5/11. I am also using a clear blue easy plan ovulation monitor to predict ovulation. Neat device, great if you have no idea when you ovulate because you are irregular.

Name: Nicole | Date: May 8, 2005, 0:39

Answer: I was diagnosed with insulin resistant PCOS and put on metformin six weeks ago to get pregnant. I got AF immediatedly and was wondering if any one else on Metformin had false pregnancy symptoms. I still have three days to AF but for a week now I have had nothing but nausea, I crave toast and water only, disharge, painful and swelling breasts, my basal is up, headaches, and back pain. I'm trying not to get too psyched about pregnancy so let me know if any of these could be med side effects. Thanks

Name: sommer | Date: May 10, 2005, 20:33

Answer: Hi ladies I wanted to know has anyone skip a menstrual cycle while taking metformin I started jan of this year and I was having my cycle every month until april I didn;t have a cycle.Ans me to has pcos and trying to get pregant

Name: Drew | Date: May 11, 2005, 20:48

Answer: I was diagnosed pcos about a year and a half ago. I was then started on Metformin 500mg twice a day, but it did nothing. On the 5th I started my first cycle of Clomid and Metformin 500mg twice a day for one week, 500mg three times a day for one week, then up to 800mg twice a day for as long as needed. Has anyone been on a regimin close to this with positive results? Maybe after first round Clomid? Its good to see the gi effects of the Metformin don't last long... I dont know how much longer I can stick it out! Good luck to you all!

Name: chasica arnold | Date: May 13, 2005, 19:01

Answer: i have two blocked tubes is there any way to conceive with out in vitro

Name: angelsuszan | Date: May 20, 2005, 12:03

Answer: I started on Metformin/gluc. in Jan. of the year. By April I had lost 30 pounds and became pregnant. However the seventh week of pregnancy I miscarried. I am noticing that seem to be a trend. Is it the PCOS causing the miscarriages or is it the Metmorphine? I am also taking phentermine. From what I have read both are considered to be safe. But are they safe?

Name: lemi | Date: May 22, 2005, 1:38

Answer: i've been on metformin for more than 2 yrs. my doc said i have a high chance to be diabetic coz i have pcos and my father and grandparents are diabetic.i was really over weight too.but thank God i ws able to reduce 19kgs. within a year.weight reduction is very essential to cure pcos.i've started ovulating and my cycles have bcome regular since 4-5mnths.i got pregnant in february but m\c when i ws 51\2 weeks.it was an ectopic..but my tubes were saved coz of the methotrexate shot.now after 3mnths i had an hsg test and showed that i haven't any block in my tubes.the doc said i can try this time.i'm still on metformin. 850mg.,twice after food.i've got scanning on monday to find out if i'm ovulating..hope everything goes fine this time.All the best to u all !!

Name: samantha | Date: May 24, 2005, 21:15

Answer: Hi Joanne, my husband and i have been trying to get pregnant for 3 years and after 2 rounds of IVF the doctors found that i had a high insulin levels. As i understand it the high insulin levels cause a toxin to the baby resulting in a miscarriage. The doctors have also put me on Metformin to make sure i have a healthy insulin level to reduce the rick of miscarriage. They seem to believe i should be pregnant within 3 months. I hope all goes well for you and good luck Regards Sam

Name: Denise | Date: May 24, 2005, 21:21

Answer: I was diagnosed with PCOS and was started on 500mg of metformin and will start clomid after my next cycle. I have being trying to conceive my second child for 5 years with no success. It's good to know that I am not the only one with infertility and have someon who understands, other than my RE.

Name: Katie | Date: May 25, 2005, 13:18

Answer: I was diagnosed with PCO back in April 2000, i did a lot of research into PCO because i was ALWAYS bleeding for months on end or spotting and PCO is more common to have irregular or no periods at all.... anyway the scan confirmed it, i as then put on mini pill to regulate bleeding, this didnt work, was then put on norithersterone and that didnt work, they tried tranexamic acid, nothing stopped the bleeding, then in march 2003 i had a mirena coil fitted, this stopped my bleeding for a whole year.. i then decided we would try for a baby so i had the coil removed in november 2004, and i started taking metformin 3 times a day in feburary this year. I found out this morning that i am 5.1/2 weeks pregnant!!!! So with me it was 4 years of mucking about with different drugs, but i was having unprotected sex for a year with my partner, but as soon as i took metformin i had 3 regular cycles, now i am expecting....i am not getting my hopes up though until i have gone 12 weeks and passed the safe period. I keep reading on here about miscarriage at 8 wks, so fingers crossed for me.... good luck to every one else trying to conceive xx

Name: Drew | Date: May 25, 2005, 19:55

Answer: I did some research on the net about taking Metformin once you were pregnant (in all hopes that these meds are going to do it for me), and found out that continuing Metformin through the first trimester of pregnancy may help prevent m/c. They studied women on it for the first trimester and only 10% m/c'd as opposed to 73% who were not on it. These were women with pcos, and a history of m/c. Has anyone else found any information like this?

Name: Katie | Date: May 26, 2005, 3:29

Answer: For Drew: I read stuff like this too however when i told my doc i was pregnant she told me to stop taking it. She said as i conceived whilst taking the metformin the egg would be stronger than with a natural conception ie no drugs. she said the chance of m/c would be the same as anyone else.... still with all the info on the net who can u trust...but is it reliable. I live in the UK and all the research seems to be available in the USA but not here. i am reluctant to start taking it again incase something happens

Name: Nicole | Date: May 26, 2005, 21:54

Answer: I have PCOS and was on METFORMIN for about 6months and fell pregnant quite quick as soon as my cycle was regular again. But when i found out i was pregnant at 6 weeks my doctor took me off metformin as in paperwork it says research is still being down and should would not allow me to continue on it while pregnant. i agrued with her and told her i read heaps on it and if i am not on it i am higher risk of miscarriage and if i stay on it the whole way i should be able to conceive a normal baby. but going over metformin then that means my levels are not right then and i think would be harm to baby as if i am not right then baby is not right. Anyway got to 12 weeks scan and i had a miscarriage. it was so horrible. went and seen my doctor yesterday after getting out of hospital and NOW SHE SAYS NEXT TIME SHE WILL KEEP MY ON METFORMIN THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH THE PREGNANCY so it doesn't interfer with my levels and then upset baby. so my advice is, if you fall pregnant while on metformin, tell your doctor that you are staying on it no matter what. cause if you come off it then you levels will not be correct and then can cause miscarrige to your baby. hope this helps people. just a shame i had to go through a miscarriage first people doctor said its a good idea if i stay on it now so levels stay normal all the way through pregnancy.

Name: marie | Date: May 27, 2005, 4:40

Answer: i had my 1st day of mens yesterday after taking 1500mg metformin and 100mg clomid. my dr. told me to continue this combo med this cycle. how many cycle do i need to attain pregnancy with this mix med? any side effects? good luck to all

Name: Drew | Date: May 27, 2005, 14:33

Answer: Nicole, thank you so much for sharing this info!!! I'm not sure if I am pg yet or not this cycle, but I just want to be prepared in the event that God willing I am. And from what I've seen in the research, what you said is exactly true. Thank you so much, and good luck!

Name: Drew | Date: May 27, 2005, 22:11

Answer: Hi Marie, everyone is different. I've heard some people say the first month worked for them, then I've heard many say it was the second cycle that worked. As for side effects, those vary between people too. I'm on 100mg Clomid cd 3-7, and 850mg Metformin twice a day. When I took the Clomid the only real side effect I noticed (and my family) was moodiness. As for the Metformin, I have noticed nausea and gassiness (not sure I spelled that right, but you know what I mean!) Any way, like I said everyone is different! Good luck!

Name: Katie | Date: May 28, 2005, 10:36

Answer: For Nicole - Thanks for the advice nicole but now i am in two minds about what to do!! I keep reading about people having miscarriage. i am in my 6th week now and i really love this baby already and really hope it works out. i am just so scared about losing it. i dont want to over exert myself, i feel i should trust my gp when she says to stay of metformin, but do u think i should get 2nd opinion. i really am confused now!! x

Name: mary | Date: May 31, 2005, 16:47

Answer: Hi sommer I'm going through the same thing without having a cycle and it eill be 3 months for me ad I taling metformin also

Name: trying to get pregnant | Date: June 8, 2005, 8:56

Answer: I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries March 4th of 2005 and my Dr put my on metformin and this is June and I missed Mays period. But before this I had 2 miscarriages in 2002 at 6 weeks and I don't know why I lost the 2 that I did. We hope that I am pregnant this time..

Name: Michelle | Date: June 9, 2005, 16:13

Answer: I was put on Metformin for PCOS in Jan 05. In April 05 the Dr upped the dose to 2000mg per day and in May I had a period. In June I was pregnant! I am not sure how far along I amm, but my guess is 4-5 weeks.

Name: Drew | Date: June 9, 2005, 18:16

Answer: Michelle, thats great news! I'm on 1700mg/day, (plus clomid) and I started May 5. Never got pg that time, but I'm hoping that this is the month! Did you have really bad side effects from that high a dose of Metformin?

Name: lucille | Date: June 19, 2005, 14:35

Answer: hi, I've just started on metformin two weeks ago (1000mg) per day. My last period was in feb. Anybody know how long it takes for met to start working

Name: Danielle | Date: June 24, 2005, 0:18

Answer: I was told by my doctor today that I have PCOS. I have been trying for 3yrs now to get pregnant but have been unable to. I was put on metformin to try to get pregnant. I have always heard that with PCOS you dont have normal periods and that is why it is difficult to get pregnant but my cycle is pretty well normal. usually 26-30 day cycle. Will metformin help me. The doctor says if that doesnt work within a few cycles he wants to put me on a combo of metformin and clomid. If that is unsuccessful he wants to do a sperm count on my husband but he said we would wait on that because more than likely the infertility is due to my PCOS. Im keeping my fingers crossed that the metformin works for me. The doctor said he has had better results with the metformin than with fertility drugs in women with PCOS. Good luck to everyone!!!

Name: Vicky | Date: June 25, 2005, 1:51

Answer: WEll I have now been on MET for 8 months. I ahve lost over 40 pounds and my appetite has decreased tremendously. I have had my menstrual cycle regular now(30 day cycle)and have been on Clomid 100mg now for 3 months. Tommorrow I take my last Clomid for this month. I am hoping that my body is adjusting and regulating and that within this summer I am pregnant. If I am not then I will go to further fertility specialists as My Gyno has said he does not go over Prescribing the 100mg clomid. I wish you all Luck and LOTS of BABY DUST!!!!

Name: Margo | Date: June 25, 2005, 17:57

Answer: I was on metmorfin for less than 3 weeks and I ovulated!!!! prior to that I had only ovulated 3 times on my own! For me it is a miracle drug. Everyone is different I guess but I got pregnant the first month on it.

Name: mlbrown | Date: June 26, 2005, 21:53

Answer: Joanne, I am on a group in Yahoo called Metformin Miracles and most of the women in the group have taken metformin and gotten pregnant. Some quickly, some up to 1 year of trying. I have been taking Metformin for almost 2 months. Some of the women had m/c the first pregnancy with met. But, They seem to carry to full term if they continue to take met throughout the pregnancy or at least throu the first trimester.

Name: Maria | Date: July 3, 2005, 22:32